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SCI's convention registration is available https://safariclub.org/2023-convention. Please note that the SCI CA Coalition will hold a meeting on Friday morning February 24, 2023. National is working on the agenda and confirming the details. We hope that you our members will reserve an hour to join us that morning to discuss the issues facing hunters in California.
There is some good news to share. The Elk Hunting proposal significantly expands Elk Hunting opportunities in California by creating new zones and expanding the allowable harvest of animals. The initial statement of reasons provides the best explanation of what is being proposed and has the maps of the new zones: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=209297&inline.
The Waterfowl regulations were also released. They are preliminary at this time until the surveys are completed that will inform the take allowed of each species. For now, the limits are listed as ranges. No Surprises to report.
All proposed regulations can be found here: https://fgc.ca.gov/Regulations/2023-New-and-Proposed?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#364
A meeting was held with the NRA, CRPA and Gunowners of California with the Republican consultants in the Senate and the Assembly to go through the introduced bills, what is expected, and other 2nd Amendment issues that may be on the horizon. As noted previously we have already had the firearm and ammunition tax and the CCW bills from last year reintroduced. There is also a bill to create a “do not sell to list” that you can voluntarily add yourself to the list. There is also a bill to effectively ban body armor and to prohibit possession of firearms for three years after being the subject of a protective order. The Governor also added funding in the proposed budget specifically for the Attorney General to defend the lawsuits against the bills passed to restrict 2nd Amendment Rights. We expect more bills as the legislature has until February 17th to introduce their proposals.
In addition to the above, there are nine (9) bills that have been introduced into the new legislature that we are following; eight (8) relate to firearms and one concerns increased protection for a specific animal:
AB 27 Would prohibit courts from dismissing firearm-related enhancements at sentencing.
AB 28 This bill would enact a tax on firearms and ammunition to fund measures to protect against gun violence.
AB 29 This bill would require the Dept. of Justice to develop a secure Internet-based platform to allow California citizens to voluntarily add their name to the California Do Not Sell list.
AB 36 Existing law prohibits a person subject to a restraining order from owning or possessing a firearm. This bill would extend that prohibition for an additional three (3) years after the expiration of the restraining order.
AB 97 Existing law prohibits the transfer or possession of a firearms with a serial number that has been altered, removed or obliterated. A violation of such is a misdemeanor. This bill would make such a violation a felony.
SB 2 This bill would enact legislation to address the US Supreme Court’s New York State Rifle & Pistol decision.
SB 8 Existing law authorizes a court to temporarily restrict a person from owning or possessing a firearm or ammunition, under certain circumstances. This bill would enact legislation relating to gun violence.
SB 54 This bill would make technical changes relative to the safety materials that the manufacturers are required to supply with the firearm.
AB 64 This legislation would improve beaver management and conservation programs throughout California.
For further information contact Ken Akins at kena@sacramentosafariclub.org
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